kolkata,27,FEB,2026,(India Today News CA):- Strong earthquake tremors were reported across West Bengal, including Kolkata, on Friday, February 27, 2026, around 1:22 PM IST, causing residents to rush out of buildings in panic.
Event Details
A 5.5-magnitude quake struck near the India-Bangladesh border, with its epicenter about 26 km southeast of Taki in North 24 Parganas district. Tremors were felt in Kolkata and surrounding areas like Malda, Nadia, and Cooch Behar, similar to past events but described by locals as unusually strong.
Impacts and Response
No immediate reports of casualties or major damage emerged, though social media captured evacuations from offices and homes. Earlier 2026 quakes in the region were smaller (mostly 2.5-4.3 magnitude near Siliguri), highlighting this as a notable event.
